Sasa related products
Kumazasa is a grass plant endemic to Japan that grows wild throughout Japan, and continues to absorb components in the ground for 60~120 years without withering, and has a very strong vitality that can withstand even in snow without withering.
Since ancient times, academic research has progressed based on the antiseptic effect of rice cakes and dumplings, and the fact that bears after hibernation first eat kumazasa to regulate the stomach and intestines, and the immune and intestinal environmental effects of kumazasa have been proven.
Our Sasa extract and LIOHERBAL™ are functional ingredients extracted and refined at our own factory by our own manufacturing method, making effective use of Hokkaido kumazasa, which is a biomass raw material in Japan Japan, and are used in a wide range of fields such as food, cosmetics, and feed.
Since ancient times, academic research has progressed based on the antiseptic effect of rice cakes and dumplings, and the fact that bears after hibernation first eat kumazasa to regulate the stomach and intestines, and the immune and intestinal environmental effects of kumazasa have been proven.
Our Sasa extract and LIOHERBAL™ are functional ingredients extracted and refined at our own factory by our own manufacturing method, making effective use of Hokkaido kumazasa, which is a biomass raw material in Japan Japan, and are used in a wide range of fields such as food, cosmetics, and feed.
Active ingredients and safety of Sasa extract
Product Summary
Our Sasa extract, LIOHERBAL, uses only Hokkaido-produced ingredients. At our own factory in Hokkaido, we have succeeded in increasing the concentration of active ingredients using a unique steaming hot water extraction process (Patent No. 3983233). It is rich in polysaccharides, polyphenols, and organic acids.
| Product name | LIOHERBAL™ Sasa Extract LQ-1 | LIOHERBAL™ Sasa Extract SD-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | water soluble liquid | water soluble powder |
| Package presentation | 1kg plastic container | 1kg aluminum zipper bag |
| Example of labeling on food | Sasa extract, Kumazasa extract, Sasa extract, Kumazasa extract, etc. | |
| Example of labeling on cosmetics | Kumaisasa leaf extract, water (*When using SD-1: Kumayzasa leaf extract, maltodextrin, water) |
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Applications and expected functionality
It is used in foods, cosmetics, miscellaneous goods, coatings products such as masks and filters, and pet food. Recently, it has also attracted attention as feed for livestock and aquaculture.
| Applications | Expected functionality | Examples of combination products |
|---|---|---|
| food | Intestinal regulation, immune activation | Health foods, candy, drinks, etc. |
| Cosmetics/miscellaneous goods | Moisturizing, antibacterial | Soap, cream, toothpaste, etc. |
| coatings products | Antibacterial, antiviral | masks, filters etc. |
| pet food | Deodorizing, immune activation, moisturizing | Dog jerky, treats, etc. |
| Feed * | Deodorizing, immune activation, moisturizing | Livestock feed, aquaculture fish feed, etc. |
* Please see below for details of feed LIOHERBAL™.
Recruitment example
There are various employment cases other than those listed below, so please feel free to contact us.
| classification | final product | Prescription examples etc. | 【reference】 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assumed target | |||
| healthy food | Tablet product | 100% extract/blend with other materials | Middle-aged and elderly |
| healthy food | capsule | 100% extract/blend with other materials | Middle-aged and elderly |
| healthy food | beverage | 100% extract/blend with other materials | Middle-aged and elderly |
| healthy food | Beverage (granule stick) | Blend with other ingredients (healthy tea, green juice, etc.) | Middle-aged and elderly |
| healthy food | Beverage (powder stick) | Blend with other ingredients (healthy tea, green juice, etc.) | Middle-aged and elderly |
| healthy food | Beverages (tea bags) | Blend with other ingredients (healthy tea, etc.) | Middle-aged and elderly |
| food | candy | Combination with other materials | — |
| food | chocolate | Taking advantage of the unique aroma of the extract | Regional limited sale |
| Cosmetic products | hand cream | Taking advantage of the unique color of the extract | Women in their 30s and 40s |
| Cosmetic products | Body Soap | Blend with other materials (naturally derived raw materials, etc.) | Regional limited sale |
| Cosmetic products | bar soap | Transparent frame kneaded soap etc. | Women in their 30s and 40s |
| Cosmetic products | toothpaste | Functional toothpaste etc. | Middle-aged and elderly |
| coatings products | wet tissue | Impregnation into nonwoven fabrics | — |
| coatings products | air conditioner filter | Impregnation into nonwoven fabrics | industrial products |
| pet food | jerky | snacks for dogs etc. | dog |
| pet food | beverage | 100% extract/blend with other materials | Various pets |
| feed | livestock pellets | Combination with other materials | Various livestock |
| feed | Aquaculture fish pellets | Combination with other materials | Various farmed fish |
Inquiries
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